- Tinubu to Defence College: Inclusive Governance Is Key to Nigeria’s Future
- Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria must strengthen resilience, deepen patriotism, and pursue industrial growth
- On the delayed development of the College’s permanent site, Tinubu appealed for patience
President Bola Tinubu has called on participants of the National Defence College to promote inclusive governance and contribute actively to Nigeria’s national development.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu made the appeal on Thursday while receiving Course 33 participants of the College at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
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He reaffirmed that his administration is committed to building a productive nation by fully harnessing Nigeria’s human, material, and intellectual capacity.
“It is our joint responsibility to ensure that this nation is productive and governed inclusively,” the President said in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu emphasized that Nigeria must strengthen resilience, deepen patriotism, and pursue industrial growth to achieve peace and prosperity.
“We must look further into the horizon, train our people, develop our economy, and promote industrial development,” he said.
The President assured that his administration will continue to empower defence and military institutions to produce highly skilled officers who can safeguard national security and stability.
He praised the National Defence College for advancing research and providing vital intellectual support to national policy development.
“We must develop future strategic leaders with knowledge and analytical skills to enhance national power,” Tinubu added.
The President also commended the participants for their commitment and patriotism during the programme. He acknowledged the presentation of their research paper titled Harnessing Indigenous Manufacturing for Enhanced National Security by Year 2040, and promised that his administration will study the recommendations for possible adoption.
On the delayed development of the College’s permanent site, which started in 2010, Tinubu appealed for patience while efforts continue.
Earlier, the Commandant of the College, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, briefed the President on the institution’s role as Nigeria’s highest professional military education body since its establishment in 1992. He noted that Course 33 consisted of 99 participants from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as 23 international participants from Africa, Asia, and South America.
